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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1179 miles / 1898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 0 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Yakutat Airport

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900
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1448
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782
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Distance from Powell River to Yakutat

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 899.520 miles
  • 1447.637 kilometers
  • 781.661 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 897.637 miles
  • 1444.607 kilometers
  • 780.026 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Powell River to Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Yakutat Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Powell River to Yakutat generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W
Destination Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W